Panasonic LX100 II vs Sony W620

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony W620, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and W620 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and W620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 II was launched 6 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LX100 II scores vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II comes with outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and W620 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and W620.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will show more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.